# Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-102: Purpose of chapter

> Tennessee · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-102

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-102
- **Heading:** Purpose of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 41-8-102

## Text

This chapter provides financial incentives to counties to house additional nondangerous felony offenders locally. The purpose of the chapter is to mutually benefit state and county governments by: (1) Helping alleviate overcrowding in state correctional facilities and reducing high operation costs; and (2) Assisting counties in upgrading local correctional facilities and programs. Acts 1981, ch. 491, § 2; T.C.A., § 41-10-102 .
This chapter provides financial incentives to counties to house additional nondangerous felony offenders locally. The purpose of the chapter is to mutually benefit state and county governments by:
(1) Helping alleviate overcrowding in state correctional facilities and reducing high operation costs; and
(2) Assisting counties in upgrading local correctional facilities and programs.
Acts 1981, ch. 491, § 2; T.C.A., § 41-10-102 .

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-102 Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-103 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-104 Participation in program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-105 Submission and review of county plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-106 Housing state prisoners - Contracting - Reimbursement of costs - Debt service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-106.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-108 Commissioner to promulgate rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-109 Grants or loans to counties by state funding board - Restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-109.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-111 Contract terms - Management or operational changes - Restriction on sentencing and commitment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-112 Repayment of loans - County's failure to remit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-113 Special account to be established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-8-114 Counties free to seek other aid](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T41_C8_S41-8-114.md)

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